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Coastal Youth Face 3x Mental Health Crisis: Report

7/9/2025

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Young people in struggling coastal areas of England face a staggering threefold increase in undiagnosed mental health issues compared to those inland. Driven by poverty, inadequate housing, and scarce services, these challenges are set to be spotlighted by The Guardian's "Against the Tide" project, which aims to elevate the voices of affected youth over the coming year.

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Young people in struggling coastal areas of England face a staggering threefold increase in undiagnosed mental health issues compared to those inland. Driven by poverty, inadequate housing, and scarce services, these challenges are set to be spotlighted by The Guardian's "Against the Tide" project, which aims to elevate the voices of affected youth over the coming year.